§1-5-2. Scope of article; public body defined.
The provisions of this article shall apply to the state of
West Virginia, its agencies, departments, boards and commissions of
whatever description, county courts or tribunals in lieu thereof,
county boards of education, incorporated municipalities or any
other political subdivisions.

For the purpose of this article, the term "public body" shall
mean the state of West Virginia, or any agency, department, board
or commission thereof of whatever description, or any county court
or tribunal in lieu thereof, or any county board of education, or
any incorporated municipality, or any other political subdivision.